Dissecting table



Jan 6| I l w. BEACH ETKAL DISSBCTING TABLE Filed Novv 9.` 1925 2Sheets-Sheet 2 ATTO RN EY Fatented Jan. 6, 1925.

. FE E o DISSECTING TABLE.

Application nled November 9, 1923. Serial No. 673,817.

To all whom it may conce/rn:

Be it known that we, 1V ATsoN BEACH and CLIFTON F. McCLiN'rIo, citizensof the United States, residing at Detroit, in the county7 of Wayne andState of Michigan, have invented a new and useful Dissecting Table, ofwhich the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a dissecting table, which is adapted for usein human anatomical laboratories.

The general object of the invention 1s to provide a table 4for thispurpose having a top or platform of suitable dimensions and adapted tosupport a cadaver in proper position for dissection, and having a tankadapted to contain a suitable preservative and normally supportedbeneath the platform, so that the cadaver may be lowered therein whennot being worked upon. Suitable mechanically operated cables, or otheradjustable means, are provided for raising i or lowering the platform tothe desired position, and it is also desirable, butnot necessary, toprovide covers of specific construction for closing over the tank whenthe cadaver is lowered thereinto, which covers may be swung downwardlyout of the way beneath the table when the platform is raised.

The nat-ure of the invention and the advantages thereof will be morefully explained in connection with the accompanying drawings, whichillustrate the preferred form of the invention.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view ofthe invention with` the platformlowered and one of the covers open. Y

Figure 2 is a vertical cross section of the invention.

Figure 3 is a vertical longitudinal section thereof.

Figure 4 is an end elevation.

Figure 5 is a detail sectional view through the tank, showing the meansfor supporting the same. y

The table, which constitutes our invention, is mounted upon arectangular frame having top side rails 10, connected by end rails 11and supported by posts 12, between which extend suitable braces 13. Thisframe is preferably made from iron tubing, such as is used for hospitalbeds, so that the same may be kept in sanitary condition. A plurality ofstraps 14, with their end portions bent upwardly, are secured to theside rails 10, and form saddles for supporting a rectangular tank 15within the frame. Y This tank is of sulicient size to entirely enclose acadaver, and may be partially filled with brine or other preservative,within Vwhich l the cadaver may be immersed when not being worked upon,thereby to prevent decomposition and to keep the laboratory clean andsanitary. The tank 15 is provided in its bottom near one corner with adrain pipe 15a.

The platform or top of the table 16 is of a shape and size to be freelyreceived within the tank 15, and is preferably provided with f aperipheralreinforcing flange 17. Secured to the platform at each endthereof are eyes 18 to which the ends, of cables 19 are secured,

whereby the platform may be suspended at Y Each 'cable 19 is 7 anydesired elevation. trained over a sheave 20, mounted in a bracket 21secured to one of the end rails 11.

The outer end of the cable extends downwardly and is secured to a yoke22, which has outturned ends 23 journaledv in the end posts 12, one yokebeing provided at each end of the frame. The intermediate portion ofeach yoke is provided with an outwardly extending crank or handle 24,which, when the yoke is swung downwardly and the platl* form 16 raised,may be secured underneath a spring hook 25, which is'secured to one ofthe straps 14. Each yoke is curved inwardly, as shown at 38, so thatwhen the yokes are lowered and the cadaver raised, as shown in Figure 8,for dissecting purposes, the yokes will not be in the way of thestudent. Y t

A pair of covers 26 are provided, having hinge straps 27 formed witheyes 28, which 31 are provided with suitable notches through which thecables 19 may pass when the covers are closed.

From the foregoing description it will be seen that we have provided aconvenient, practical and sanitary device for the purpose described. Thetank 15 is preferably removable from the saddle straps 14, so that alllill Cgi

parts of the device may be easily cleaned. lVhen the student isworkingon a cadaver, the latter is supported, as shown in Figure 3, in aconvenient position, and the yokes 22 are retained by the hooks 25. Whenthe student has linished his laboratory session,

the cadaver is lowered within the tank l5, where it will be completelypreserved in eX- actly the same condition, until such a time as thestudent may desire to continue his work.

lVhil-e we have shown and described :the structure ofthe invention lwithconsiderable detail, it is to `be understood that thisI is merelyillustrative, and that many modilifations may be made. therein withoutdeparting` from the salient features of the invention as expressed inthe claims.

lVhat is claimed is: Y

l. In a `devicecf the-character described, the coi'nbination of a framehaving side and endl rails, a tank-normally supported within the frame,a platform,provided with means for vraisingv and lowering` it within thetank, and covers hinged to the side rails and ccn operating to formaclosure over the top of the tank-when the platforn'i is loweredandswingableoutwardly and downwardly into depending relation totheirhingesso as to be -out of the way when the platform is raised.l

2. In adevice of the character described, the combination of a frame,v atank adapted to be supportedy within; theA frame, Aa top or platform,cables by means of which the same is'supporte'd within the tank, sheavesover which the cables are trained,a yoke pivoted at each end of theframe and connected with therrespectiver cables and operableV when swungabout its pivot to raiseY or lower the platform, and means for lockingthe yokes withI the f platform raised.

3. In a device of the character described, the combination ofl a framehaving side and end rails,A means for supportingV a tank within theframe below saidA rails, a top or platform, cables by means of which thesame is supported within the tank, sheaves over nsaaaea which the cablesare trained, means connected with therespective cables and operable toraise or lower the platform, and covers hinged to the side rails andmovable to closethel tank when the platform is lowered.

Ll. In a device of the character described, the combination of a frame,means for supporting` a tank within the frame, a top er platform, cablesby means of which the same is supported within the tank, sheaves overwhich the cables are trained, means connected with the cablesandoperable to raise or lower the platform, means for locking thelast'named means with the platform raised, and 'covers hinged to theside rails and movable to close the tank when the platform is lowered,1said covers having` notches in their ends through which the cables maypass when the covers are closed.

5. In adevice of the character` described. the combination of ya fram-ehaving end and side rails, meansf for supporting a tank within the framebelow the rails, a top or platform, cables by meansof which the same issupported 'withinA thetank, sheaves overI which the cables are trained,a yoke pivoted at each end of the frame and connected with therespective cables and operable when swung about its pivot to raise orlow-er the platfornn-saidr.yokes being curvedf so as to rest withintheframe when the platformfis raised, and means for locking the yokes inthat position.`

6. In a device of the characterdescribed, the combination vof a frame',a tank supported within theframe, a platform within the tank, yokespivotedv to.opposite ends of-r the frame and .operatively connected tother platform to'raiseand lower the samewithin the tank, and means forlocking saidsyokes to hold the platform -in raised position.rv

In testimony that we claim the foregoing` as our own, we have heretoafxed our signatures.kr e e v VVUVLTSON.BEACH.

CLIFTON Il MCCLINTIC.

